"This aura feels so familiar!" Lin Ke said, "Do you all feel it?"
"It's indeed very familiar!" Lu Fan nodded solemnly, "It should be someone from the Ghost Hall!"
As these words were spoken, everyone trembled. If they were truly from the Ghost Hall, they would be in grave danger. After all, if the Ghost Hall intended to make a move, they would not send ordinary individuals.
In the blink of an eye, four figures appeared before Lu Fan and the others. These four were the three Ghost Saints and Meng Po, exuding an awe-inspiring aura that sent shivers down their spines.
"Where are you four little ones heading?" Meng Po narrowed her eyes, looking towards Lu Fan and the others, her presence commanding and her gaze filled with a murderous intent.
"I truly didn't expect the people from the Ghost Hall to be so perceptive. The moment we made a move, you detected us!" Lu Fan spoke, "And you've sent so many people at once. It seems you came prepared!"
"The Ghost Hall has eyes and ears everywhere; it's not difficult to know your whereabouts!" The three Ghost Saints said coldly, "Today, you have nowhere to escape. You might as well surrender and avoid suffering physical pain."
"Look at what you're saying. We've survived this long not by surrendering!" Long Yi smiled faintly, "However, the Ghost Hall has indeed paid a heavy price to send all four of you here together."
"Four swords combined, their power is boundless!" The three ghosts spoke, "I suffered a loss last time. I won't fall for your tricks again!"
"Since that's the case, why waste more words!" Ye Shisan's expression was indifferent, "Why don't we exchange blows and see what skills you possess!"
"The four of you working together can at most reach the level of a Battle Saint!" Meng Po chuckled, "Do you really intend to fight?"
"Our purpose for existence is to fight!" Lu Fan's expression was indifferent, carrying a sky-high aura as he stared directly at Meng Po.
"These few brats don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. It seems we need to teach them a lesson!" The three Great Ghost Saints sneered, their disdain evident. While it might be difficult for one person to deal with Lu Fan and the others, with the four of them, Battle Saints, here, they represented the core strength of the Ghost Hall. If even they couldn't subdue Lu Fan and the others, it would be too laughable.
As they were conversing, Lu Fan and the others moved, their bodies propelled by a powerful wind. Their divine swords suddenly converged, and a powerful energy sphere was formed, hurtling towards Meng Po and the other three.
Meng Po did not hesitate. The four of them attacked simultaneously, charging towards the evolving dragon. They showed no mercy. The internal energy dragon unleashed by Lu Fan and the others was not to be underestimated, and they dared not delay.
*Boom...*
A massive collision echoed through the mountain range. Everyone was forced back, and Lu Fan and the others spat out blood, their faces turning pale. After the exchange, they realized the true disparity. The combined might of four Battle Saint-level experts was something they could not withstand, or they wouldn't have ended up in this state.
"I can't believe we would fail at the last step!" Ye Shisan, spitting blood, looked extremely grim. He bore the mission of the Ye Clan, yet he never expected things to reach this point.
"I told you not to act tough, but you didn't listen!" The Great Ghost Saint shook his head, "Ending up in this state is your own fault."
Lu Fan and the others remained silent. They knew they were still too weak to contend with true powerhouses. In front of four Battle Saints, they were even more vulnerable. Even with the divine swords in their hands, their current strength made it difficult to unleash their full potential.
"Don't talk to them any further. Complete the mission and return to the Ghost Hall!" Meng Po said, "The Hall Master is still waiting for our answer!"
The three Great Ghost Saints exchanged glances and then instantly moved towards Lu Fan and the others, their eyes filled with coldness. Lu Fan and the others felt despair. Facing four Battle Saint powerhouses, they had the will to resist but were powerless to change their fate. *Su Dan Novel Network*
"This is within the Shen family's territory. The Ghost Hall is so arrogant, do they not take the Shen family seriously at all!" A hoarse voice echoed. An old man appeared, striding forward, exuding a powerful aura that made one vigilant.
"Shen Ba Tian, the Patriarch of the Shen Clan!" Meng Po's expression changed. He never expected Shen Ba Tian to appear so promptly, catching them off guard.
"It's been a while!" Shen Ba Tian cupped his fists, "Please leave, everyone. If you truly engage in combat, you will be the ones to suffer!"
"That remains to be seen!" The Great Ghost sneered, "While Patriarch Shen is no ordinary person, we are not to be trifled with either. If the Shen family insists on being enemies with the Ghost Hall, we will never let you succeed!"
"The Shen family has always maintained neutrality and does not make enemies with anyone!" Shen Ba Tian said coldly, "However, if someone wants to cause trouble at the Shen family's doorstep, this old man will not stand by!"
"Shen Ba Tian, you should know very well that if the Hall Master were to emerge from seclusion, with you and those old fellows from the Ye Clan, you would be no match!" Meng Po sneered, "As for these brats, even with the protection of divine swords, they likely won't be able to stir up any significant trouble."
"I naturally know that!" Shen Ba Tian said coldly, "I don't need others to tell me. But within my Shen family's territory, if ancient clan members are killed, how can I escape responsibility!"
The three Great Ghost Saints frowned. They naturally didn't believe Shen Ba Tian's words, but this was indeed Shen family territory, and it wasn't appropriate for them to fight here.
"Let's go!" Meng Po declared, "This is Shen family territory, and it's inconvenient for us to act!" After speaking, Meng Po looked at Shen Ba Tian again, "Our not acting doesn't mean we fear the Shen family, but rather we don't want to damage the relationship between the Shen family and the Ghost Hall!"
"I naturally understand that!" Shen Ba Tian smiled faintly, "When you return, please give my regards to the Ghost Hall Master!"
"Rest assured!" Meng Po nodded slightly and then led everyone away. Lu Fan and the others, however, were surprised. They couldn't understand the conversation at all and were puzzled.
"Are you all alright?" Shen Ba Tian turned around, "This is Shen family territory. Fortunately, you arrived in time, otherwise, it would have been troublesome!"
"Patriarch Shen, I don't quite understand what they said just now," Lu Fan spoke, his brow furrowed.
"This is not a place to talk. Please follow me into the palace!" Shen Ba Tian chuckled and then headed towards the depths of Flame Mountain. Other Shen family experts also followed, not daring to delay.
As Lu Fan and the others walked, they felt increasingly hot. However, upon reaching the depths of Flame Mountain, they felt a cool breeze, which was quite refreshing. Shortly after, they arrived at the Shen Clan. The Shen Clan's palaces exuded an extraordinary aura, even Ye Shisan was somewhat amazed. He didn't know the Shen Clan was so grand.